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<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>List</strong><br />
Agriculture <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
MN Farmer Assistance Network (MFAN)- business and financial guidance to farm families on financial<br />
statement preparation, debt restructuring, business reorganization & farm transition; crisis response also available;<br />
www.mda.state.mn.us/en/about/mfan.aspx or 877-898-MFAN (6326) or 651-201-6326<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> MN Extension; http://www.extension.umn.edu/Agriculture/<br />
Farm Information Line- reliable, research-based answers from Extension agriculture experts; 800-232-9077 or<br />
www.extension.umn.edu/issues/fil/<br />
Annual Credit Report.com<br />
Receive free annual credit report from three main credit bureaus; www.annualcreditreport.com or 877-322-8228;<br />
Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105283, Atlanta, GA 30348-5283<br />
American Association <strong>of</strong> Daily Money Managers (AADMM)<br />
A membership organization provides daily money management services to clients; www.aadmm.com/<br />
Bankruptcy <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Bankruptcy Information in multiple languages. US Trustee Program - www.usdoj.gov/ust/index.htm<br />
Law Help MN - http://www.lawhelpmn.org/MN/index.cfm - Click „Consumer & Debt‟ then „Bankruptcy‟<br />
Bridge to Benefits<br />
Determine possible eligibility for public health care, child care, tax credits, food support & energy assistance;<br />
www.bridgetobenefits.org<br />
Community Action Programs<br />
Offers local assistance to families in need, including: energy assistance, weatherization, food & clothing shelves,<br />
Head Start, child care programs, job assistance/training, etc.; www.mncaa.org/<br />
County <strong>Family</strong> Services (in some counties referred to as Human or Social Services)<br />
Helps people meet their basic needs by providing or administering health care coverage, economic assistance, and<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> services for children, people with disabilities and older Minnesotans. Consult local phone book or<br />
www.dhs.state.mn.us<br />
County Public Health<br />
<strong>Resource</strong>s to protect, maintain and improve your health. Consult local phone book or www.health.state.mn.us<br />
Credit Counseling - Assistance with financial challenges, including budgets, money management and debt repayment<br />
plans<br />
National Foundation for Credit Counseling; www.nfcc.org or 800-388-2227; (Find a certified agency near you)<br />
Consumer Credit Counseling Services; www.cccs.org or (metro) 651-439-4840 or (greater MN) 888-577-2227<br />
LSS Financial Counseling Service; www.cccs.org or 888-577-2227<br />
The Village Financial <strong>Resource</strong> Center (MN & ND); www.helpwithmoney.org or 800-450-4019<br />
<strong>Family</strong> Means Consumer Credit Counseling (MN & WI); www.familymeans.org or 800-780-2890 or 651-789-<br />
4014<br />
Crisis <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Crisis Connection - 24-hour crisis counseling by telephone; 866-379-6363 or 651-379-6363<br />
Developed by: Sara Croymans & Shirley Anderson-Porisch, Extension Educators, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Extension 3/06; updated 12/09<br />
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Employment <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
MN Workforce Centers- job search, career planning and training resources; http://www.mnwfc.org or 888-438-<br />
5627<br />
MN Department <strong>of</strong> Employment and Economic Development- economic development agency;<br />
www.deed.state.mn.us<br />
MN Unemployment Insurance-temporary benefits to persons out <strong>of</strong> work through no fault <strong>of</strong> their own;<br />
http://www.uimn.org<br />
Federal Trade Commission<br />
Provides consumer protection information; www.ftc.gov or 877-382-4357<br />
Food <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Fare for All- Prepackaged groceries at half <strong>of</strong>f; www.fareforall.org or (metro) 763-450-3880 or (greater MN) 800-<br />
582-4291<br />
Food Shelves- refer to Hunger Solutions or Minnesota Food Helpline to locate food shelves<br />
Food Support and Food Assistance Programs www.dhs.state.mn.us or contact County <strong>Family</strong> Services<br />
Hunger Solutions - helps locate food assistance programs (such as food shelves, WIC <strong>of</strong>fices);<br />
www.hungersolutions.org/find<br />
Free or Reduced School Breakfast and Lunches – application can be made anytime during the school year; contact<br />
local school district for application.<br />
Minnesota Food Help Line –assists in applying for food support or finding local food assistance programs; 888-<br />
711-1151<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> MN Extension Nutrition Education Program- discover how to make healthy food choices while<br />
stretching food dollars; www.extension.umn.edu/Nutrition/ or 612-625-8260<br />
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) - supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for lowincome<br />
pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age<br />
five who are at nutritional risk; www.fns.usda.gov/wic/<br />
Gambling <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Gambling Problems <strong>Resource</strong> Center; prevention, education & resources; www.miph.org/gambling/ or 800-333-<br />
HOPE (4673)<br />
National Council on Problem Gambling; www.ncpgambling.org or 202-547-9204<br />
Gamblers Anonymous; www.minnesotaga.org or 888-GA-HELPS<br />
Heating Assistance<br />
Heat Share (Salvation Army); emergency heat & utility bill assistance; www.heatshare-mn.org; 800-842-7279<br />
Energy Assistance & Weatherization Programs; contact local Community Action Program for assistance for low<br />
income families<br />
Housing and Foreclosure Prevention <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Minnesota Homeownership Center: www.hocmn.org/ or (metro) 651-659-9336 or (greater MN) 866- 462-6466<br />
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency: www.mnhousing.gov or 800-657-3769<br />
Federal Reserve: www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/foreclosure.htm<br />
US Department <strong>of</strong> Housing and Urban Development: www.hud.gov/foreclosure or 800-569-4287<br />
FDIC Foreclosure Prevention: http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/loans/prevention/<br />
Hope for Homeowners www.hopenow.com or 888-995-HOPE (4673)<br />
Federal Housing Administration www.fha.gov<br />
Developed by: Sara Croymans & Shirley Anderson-Porisch, Extension Educators, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Extension 3/06; updated 12/09<br />
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Insurance Federation <strong>of</strong> Minnesota<br />
Insurance help line; www.insurancemn.org or 651-292-1099<br />
Legal <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Law Help MN - Info on legal questions, self help legal forms, free/low cost legal services, etc.;<br />
www.lawhelpmn.org<br />
MN Bar Association Attorney Referral - Identify attorney for free consultation; www.mnfindalawyer.com or 800-<br />
292-4152<br />
Medical <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
MN Health Care Program Primary Care <strong>Resource</strong>s-list <strong>of</strong> low-cost medical, dental and mental health care<br />
providers; http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4741-ENG<br />
MN Department <strong>of</strong> Human Services-information on health care programs: General Assistance, MN Care &<br />
Medical Assistance; www.dhs.state.mn.us (at top <strong>of</strong> page click on „health care‟)<br />
Minnesota Attorney General<br />
<strong>Resource</strong>s on consumer protection, housing, healthcare, seniors, cars, personal finance, identity theft, charities<br />
search, fraud, etc.; www.ag.state.mn.us/ or 800-657-3787 or 651-296-3353<br />
Minnesota Department <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
Info and guidance about banking & insurance; www.commerce.state.mn.us or 800-657-3602 or 651-296-2488<br />
Phone Discounts for Low Income Users<br />
Lifeline, Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP), and Link-up. Contact local phone company for information.<br />
Power Pay<br />
Interactive calculator helps determine how to manage credit & debt; www.extension.usu.edu/finance<br />
Reduce Access to Information<br />
Direct Marketing Association (DMA) – remove name from lists to stop direct mail, telemarketing and email lists<br />
o Direct Mail Marketing: Mail Preference Service; Direct Marketing Assoc., PO Box 643, Carmel, NY<br />
10512<br />
o Telemarketing: Telephone Preference Service; Direct Marketing Assoc., PO Box 1559, Carmel, NY<br />
10512<br />
o Email: www.e-mps.org<br />
Do Not Call Registry – place phone numbers on FTC‟s national registry; www.donotcall.gov or 888-382-1222<br />
Opt Out <strong>of</strong> Credit -“opt-out” <strong>of</strong> pre-approved credit <strong>of</strong>fers; www.optoutprescreen.com or 888-567-8688<br />
Tax Assistance (Federal & Minnesota) - <strong>List</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> free tax filing clinics across Minnesota<br />
Accountability Minnesota; www.accountabilitymn.org or 651-287-0187<br />
AARP Tax Aide Sites; 888-227-7669<br />
Internal Revenue Service; www.irs.gov or 800-829-1040<br />
MN Department <strong>of</strong> Revenue; www.taxes.state.mn.us or 651-297-3724 or tax help line 651-296-3781<br />
United Way; www.211unitedway.org or dial “211” or 800-543-7709<br />
United States Department <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Student loan consolidation information; www.ed.gov or 800-872-5327<br />
United Way’s First Call for Help<br />
Info/referral service to locate services to meet needs; www.unitedwaytwincities.org or 651-291-0211 or “211”<br />
Developed by: Sara Croymans & Shirley Anderson-Porisch, Extension Educators, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Extension 3/06; updated 12/09<br />
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Extension<br />
Variety <strong>of</strong> resources including personal finance, family, nutrition, food safety, horticulture, agriculture, etc.;<br />
www.extension.umn.edu<br />
<strong>Family</strong>: provides links to Extension programs that focus on resource management; housing; parenting; and food<br />
nutrition, and health; www.extension.umn.edu/family<br />
Parenting: Information: resources on family and parenting concerns; www.parenting.umn.edu<br />
Answer Line: Information & resources for consumers with home & family questions; 800-854-1678<br />
Families in Tough Times website; includes multiple resources including stress management;<br />
www.extension.umn.edu/projects/family/ToughTimes<br />
Farm Information Line- reliable, research-based answers from Extension agriculture experts; 800-232-9077 or<br />
www.extension.umn.edu/issues/fil/<br />
Developed by: Sara Croymans & Shirley Anderson-Porisch, Extension Educators, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Extension 3/06; updated 12/09<br />
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